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In this issue:
We take a closer look at sexism in sports journalism, a Vancouver Island politician’s racist comments, composting, local theatre love, tipping culture, changes to CHLY, campus companions small and fuzzy, and a feminist club’s comeback.
November 2024
Articles
Headliners
Breaking Barriers
As a woman in a world of sports, journalism is challenging for not only Nav Reporter Grace Penner, but other journalism students Noelle Suzuki and Emily Brandstaetter. Follow their story and discover how these women conquer the scrutiny.
Local Theatres Take Centre Stage
Phones off please—we’re about to take a look at whether local theatre is an endangered artform, if it’s alive and well, or if it’s something somewhere in-between.
Paying Lip Service
Alyona Latsinnik interviews BC Conservative Candidate Marina Sapozhnikov during an election night. As an Indigenous Studies student, she is appalled by the shocking news she obtains during her interview. This is the exclusive, expanded interview.
Breaking Barriers
As a woman in a world of sports, journalism is challenging for not only Nav Reporter Grace Penner, but other journalism students Noelle Suzuki and Emily Brandstaetter. Follow their story and discover how these women conquer the scrutiny.
Local Theatres Take Centre Stage
Phones off please—we’re about to take a look at whether local theatre is an endangered artform, if it’s alive and well, or if it’s something somewhere in-between.
Paying Lip Service
Alyona Latsinnik interviews BC Conservative Candidate Marina Sapozhnikov during an election night. As an Indigenous Studies student, she is appalled by the shocking news she obtains during her interview. This is the exclusive, expanded interview.
Features
To Bed for the Winter
It’s important to not only care for the plants in the garden, but the garden itself.
Welcome to the Tip-ocalypse
We’ve all had that awkward standoff with the tip screen; it’s man versus machine all over again. You’re standing there, staring at it like it’s some moral quiz you didn’t study for. Thoughts start spinning. This person probably needs the money… I could spare a little… but really, at the grocery store? Let’s hear what Ella and three interviewees have to say about their experience in this...
VIU Students Vote Yes for CHLY
VIU students voted to increase fees to support campus radio station CHLY 101.7FM. Find out how the CHLY Fee Referendum result benefits campus culture and how to get involved.
To Bed for the Winter
It’s important to not only care for the plants in the garden, but the garden itself.
Welcome to the Tip-ocalypse
We’ve all had that awkward standoff with the tip screen; it’s man versus machine all over again. You’re standing there, staring at it like it’s some moral quiz you didn’t study for. Thoughts start spinning. This person probably needs the money… I could spare a little… but really, at the...
VIU Students Vote Yes for CHLY
VIU students voted to increase fees to support campus radio station CHLY 101.7FM. Find out how the CHLY Fee Referendum result benefits campus culture and how to get involved.
Poetry
Stomaching the Landscape
Beatrix Taylor may be our Business Manager, but she’s also a poet and we didn’t even know it. Enjoy this treat we snuck into the magazine for The Nav’s return to print. (Everyone say “Thank you, Bea.”)
Stomaching the Landscape
Beatrix Taylor may be our Business Manager, but she’s also a poet and we didn’t even know it. Enjoy this treat we snuck into the magazine for The Nav’s return to print. (Everyone say “Thank you, Bea.”)
Videos
VIU Companions
Follow The Navigator into the small world of VIU’s favorite companions, the bunnies! Explore campus with our fluffy friends and take a minute to relax with us.
VIU Mariners Court Highlights ft. Max D’Amato and Kai Leighton
Grace Penner dribbles over to the gym to watch the VIU Mariners Men’s Basketball team win against the CBC Bearcats on October 25, 2024. Forwards Kai Leighton and Max D’Amato give us a recap and discuss plans to keep up the winning streak for the rest of the season.
VIU Companions
Follow The Navigator into the small world of VIU’s favorite companions, the bunnies! Explore campus with our fluffy friends and take a minute to relax with us.
VIU Mariners Court Highlights ft. Max D’Amato and Kai Leighton
Grace Penner dribbles over to the gym to watch the VIU Mariners Men’s Basketball team win against the CBC Bearcats on October 25, 2024. Forwards Kai Leighton and Max D’Amato give us a recap and discuss plans to keep up the winning streak for the rest of the season.
Podcasts
Reviving Girls on Fire
Join Jack, Becca, and Frankie as we discuss the return of VIU’s feminism club, a space for everyone! In this short update, we explore the exciting prospects for community creation and education that forming a club like Girls on Fire provides. Keep an eye out for upcoming events like Period Trivia and more…
Theatre After Dark
Join Daniela for another episode of The Navigator Podcast as guests Max Rukus, Alex Bhargava, and Jenna Bigmore discuss their experiences in VIU’s Theatre department. They explore themes like work/life balance, building friendships, and more.
Reviving Girls on Fire
Join Jack, Becca, and Frankie as we discuss the return of VIU’s feminism club, a space for everyone! In this short update, we explore the exciting prospects for community creation and education that forming a club like Girls on Fire provides. Keep an eye out for upcoming events like Period...
Theatre After Dark
Join Daniela for another episode of The Navigator Podcast as guests Max Rukus, Alex Bhargava, and Jenna Bigmore discuss their experiences in VIU’s Theatre department. They explore themes like work/life balance, building friendships, and more.
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